Dell Chassis Management Controller (CMC) Version 1.
Release Type and Definition The Dell Chassis Management Controller (CMC) for Dell PowerEdge VRTX is a Systems Management hardware and software solution for managing the Dell PowerEdge VRTX chassis. Version 1.00 Release Date June, 2013 Previous Version None Importance OPTIONAL: This is the first released version of CMC firmware for Dell PowerEdge VRTX chassis.
Supported Server Modules Supported platforms: M520 and M620 iDRAC7 Version: 1.40.40 or later System CPLD Version: 1.0.6 or later PowerEdge M520 BIOS Version: 1.7.6 or later PowerEdge M620 BIOS Version: 1.7.6 or later Note: Server modules with unsupported iDRAC7, BIOS, and CPLD versions may turn on in the VRTX chassis, but can cause some unexpected issues.
Installation Prerequisites Before setting up your CMC environment, download the latest version of CMC firmware for PowerEdge VRTX from the Dell Support Website at dell.com/support/. Also, make sure that you have the Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation DVD that is included with your system. Installation Procedure 1. 2. 3. 4. Set up initial access to CMC. Access CMC through a network. Add and configure CMC users. Update CMC firmware.
For information about documentation support: 1. Go to dell.com/support/manuals 2. In the Tell us about your Dell system section, under No, select Choose from a list of all Dell products and click Continue. 3. In the Select your product type section, click Software, Monitors, Electronics & Peripherals. 4. In the Choose your Dell Software, Monitors, Electronics & Peripherals section, click Software. 5.
